Looking for something different to make with Thanksgiving leftovers? Try this Turkey Vegetable Soup with dumplings, a simple and savory crock pot recipe. Ingredients 1 turkey carcass, broken up 8 Cups water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1 (10 oz) can of diced tomatoes 1 celery stalk, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 4 tsp dried parsley, divided 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 Cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 3 Tbsp solid shortening 3/4 Cup milk Instructions Soup instructions: Put the turkey into the crock pot and add … [Read more...]
Swiss Chicken
Swiss Chicken is one of the very best European crock pot chicken recipes. Ingredients 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 6 slices Swiss cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 2 cups stuffing mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Instructions Lightly grease slow cooker or spray with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in pot. Top with cheese. Combine soup and milk, stirring well. Spoon over cheese; sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle melted butter over stuffing mix. Cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or High 4 to 6 hours. … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Stuffed Apples
Stuffed Apples is a recipe that proves that anything you cook in a conventional oven can also be cooked in a crock pot. It is quick to prepare and once in the slow cooker you can forget about it. Ingredients 6 medium red tart apples 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins 1 dried apricot per apple 1 Tbsp orange peel 1/4 cup butter 2 cups very hot water 3 Tbsp orange juice concentrate Instructions Wash and core the apples, but don't peel them. In a pan that will fit in your slow cooker, stand up the apples. Butter the pan first. Fill the core cavities with the brown sugar, … [Read more...]
Lamb Shanks and Sausages with Beans
Lamb Shanks and Sausages and Beans is a real old-fashioned meal and with cannelloni beans added it is filling, nutritious and very, very tasty. This is low-cost recipe can be cooked all day in the crock pot. Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 3 Tbsp butter 1 pound (450 grams) cannelloni beans, soaked overnight and drained. (You can use any white bean like butter beans or Haricot beans, but cannelloni beans are best.) 3 lamb shanks 4 carrots, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 4 garlic sausages, sliced 1/2" thick Instructions Place beans in bottom of slow cooker and add … [Read more...]
Meatball Soup
Proper layering while cooking is the trick to this delicious and easy to make Meatball Soup Recipe. Serve with fresh bread for a simple and satisfying meal. Ingredients 1 pkg. fresh baby carrots 1 lb small red potatoes, quartered 1 (4.5 oz) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 onion, cut into wedges 1 (18 oz) pkg. frozen cooked meatballs 1 (12 oz) jar beef gravy 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1/4 tsp pepper Instructions It is important to add the ingredients in the order listed below so that the vegetables remain at the bottom of the crock pot. This allows them to heat quickly and … [Read more...]
Cabbage Soup
When in doubt, make cabbage soup that gets a hint of smoky flavor from crumbled bacon. An easy to prepare soup in the crockpot -- start simmering in the morning for a hearty dinner. And it's great with fresh bread any time of the year. Ingredients 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 1 lb cooked ground beef, crumbled 1 onion, chopped 3 white potatoes, cubed 4 cups cabbage shredded 3 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Instructions Stir the bacon and beef together in the crock pot. Add the onion, potatoes and cabbage. Mix in the … [Read more...]
Leg of Lamb Slow Cooker Recipe
Leg of Lamb made in a slow cooker produces a unique flavor and texture to an old favorite. It is advisable to let it cook until the meat is falling away from the bone. Then, instead of carving it, just pull strips of meat off with a pair of tongs. The lamb is the most tender and succulent you will ever taste. Also, because it is cooked for ten hours in a crock pot, it is ideal for the busy person who has other things to do all day. The herbs generate a beautiful aroma around the kitchen, which is also nice to come home to. Ingredients Leg of lamb. Be sure it will fit … [Read more...]
Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops cooked in a crock pot aren't very common because they are normally quickly cooked. This recipe adds orange sauce and the finished effect is a truly magnificent dish that you'll be proud to serve to anybody. Ingredients 8 lamb rib chops 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh is best) 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp cornstarch (corn flour) 1 tsp grated orange peel Instructions In skillet, brown chops in vegetable oil; drain well. Thoroughly combine orange juice, honey, salt, cornstarch and grated orange peel. Brush … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage Soup
This Italian Sausage Soup combines pork, chickpeas, zucchini and browned sausage for a hearty meal. This simple slow crock pot recipe makes a great meal year-round. Ingredients 1/2 lb Italian pork sausage 1 Cup fresh carrots, sliced 1 large baking potato, peeled and cubed 1 garlic clove, minced 2 (14 oz) cans beef broth 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained 1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes 1 1/2 Cups water 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 bay leaf 1 Cup zucchini cut Julianne style 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated Instructions Brown … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Chicken
Hong Kong Chicken isn't a Jackie Chan movie. It's a delicious recipe cooked in a crock pot. Ingredients 4 pounds (1,800 grams) chicken pieces, boned and skinned Salt and pepper 1/4 tsp ginger, ground 1 cup garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth or bouillon 1 cup pineapple slices 1 cup water chestnuts, drained 4 green onions (Spring onions), diagonally sliced 1/4 cup cornstarch (cornflour) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp vinegar Instructions Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and place in slow cooker. Combine ginger, garlic, broth and … [Read more...]
